DIGITAL TWINS
“The benefits of digital twin technology in offshore wind include remote operation and maintenance, informed decision-making through data visualisation, diagnostic and predictive tools, and the ability to perform significant parts of the O&M process remotely”
Few considerations why to use a digital twin:
Optimisation of design lowering CAPEX
Improvement of O&M lowering OPEX
Potential to extend the structure’s life (fatigue)
Digital twin technology in offshore wind projects can enhance efficiency and productivity by creating a virtual replica of physical assets, reducing downtime, and improving asset performance. Data visualisation, diagnostic, and predictive tools enable proactive maintenance, identifying potential issues before they escalate.
Implementing digital twin technology in offshore wind projects can revolutionise the industry, making it more sustainable, cost-effective, and resilient. Real-time data on turbine performance allows operators to identify and address issues promptly, preventing costly breakdowns and increasing energy production. Remote monitoring also improves safety by reducing the need for physical inspections in hazardous offshore conditions.
Floating offshore wind is still at an early stage in Korea, ER-Marine is focusing on optimizing floating wind turbine foundation designs with RB-FEA software which can quickly analyse high- fidelity models. This software allows to quickly test and re- test combinations of design parametric components.
*Reduced Basis FEA patented algorithm (RB-FEA), what is this?
RB-FEA enables 100x larger- scale and 100x to 10,000x faster analysis than FEA for large models. This makes it possible to create a fully detailed 3D virtual model of your complete structure (regardless of the size), without sacrificing accuracy.
(*Source Akselos Digital Twin Platform)
